The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 plus 7 letter word STANDING OVATION
I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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More clues leading to the result STANDING OVATION
- Good reception on a TV I fixed, first having substitute set off
- Warm praise for dog beset by hunger, carrying note for king
- Acclaim temporary government, one working to introduce zero tax
- Appreciative response from resistance with independent government dividing country
- Seek election for old Glasgow seat, taking note of strong show of support
- Cheers up?
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